Where is Hinterriß located?

The small, idyllic village of Hinterriß is located in the province of Tyrol in Austria in the district of Schwaz in the Karwendel silver region. It is located at an altitude of 928 meters and is the only permanent settlement within the Karwendel . Less than 30 inhabitants live here. Hinterriß used to be a mining site for iron ore; the mineral was mined there as early as 1484. The miners built the"Maria auf der Schmelz" chapel , which became a popular place of pilgrimage, especially among the Bavarians, and still is today. In the 16th century, the valley was known as a hunting and forestry area. Today, tourism dominates the small village. Around twelve kilometers into the valley is the alpine village of Eng. It is located on the Großer Ahornboden, in the south-eastern quarter of the Karwendel mountains at the western foot of the Sonnjoch group.

What can you do in Hinterriß?

One of the most famous and beautiful sights in Hinterriß and Eng is the Großer Ahornboden. This idyllic spot is home to over 600 maple trees, some of which are very old, and this natural monument was voted the most beautiful place in Tyrol in 2014. The Großer Ahornboden is located at the end of the toll road to the Engalm and is only accessible between spring and fall. The Ahornboden has been a nature reserve since 1927 and is considered one of the most beautiful high Alpine pasture areas in the Alps; an ideal place for hiking, cycling and enjoying nature! Popular hikes in the Rißtal valley include the tour to the Birkkarspitze, the Mahnkopf and the Steinfalk. If you get hungry and thirsty afterwards, you can stop off at one of the numerous huts. Besides the Engalm, the Falkenhütte, the Karwendelhaus, the Tölzer Hütte and the Lamsenjochhütte are highly recommended. The aforementioned chapel "Maria auf der Schmelz" and today's Church of the Virgin Mary Schmelz is also a well-known excursion destination in the region.

What else is there to do in the Karwendel Silver Region?

After an eventful day in the Karwendel, a wide variety of attractions await you in the Karwendel Silver Region: In Terfens, about an hour away from Hinterriß near Innsbruck, you can marvel at a completely furnished house that stands on its head in the Tirolland Haus Steht Kopf - fun as well as funny photos are guaranteed here! Also about an hour's drive away near Schwaz, you can visit the Schwaz silver mine, the old town of Schwaz or the 360° dome at Your Dome Tirol. Nearby in Tratzberg is the beautiful Tratzberg Castle, which enchants with original furnished rooms and parlors from the 16th century.

What is the weather like in Hinterriß?

The weather in the Karwendel is influenced by the continental climate. Summers in Hinterriß are warm and pleasant, while winters are very cold and snowy. The average annual temperature is around 14 °C. The best time for a hiking vacation in the Karwendel is from spring to summer. For a vacation in Hinterriß or Eng, check the current weather on site and on the mountains with the webcams. You can also use our weather forecast for today, tomorrow and the coming days to prepare your stay in the Karwendel in the best possible way.